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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $242 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Hofstra than Concordia University Seward ($52,215.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Hofstra ($23,067 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 70.8% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,050 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($30,958 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Hofstra? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hofstra and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Concordia University Seward (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,250)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($242 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/